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    Rêves (en. Dreams)

    ʁɛv

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Altered state of consciousness that occurs during sleep where one can experience sensorially rich experiences.
    I had a beautiful dream last night.
    J'ai fait un beau rêve cette nuit.
    Vision, project, or aspiration that one wishes to achieve.
    She has dreams of becoming a doctor.
    Elle a des rêves de devenir médecin.
    Manifestation of an unconscious desire or fear.
    This recurring dream disturbs me a lot.
    Ce rêve récurrent me perturbe beaucoup.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Old French 'rev', itself derived from Latin 'somnium' which means sleep.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have dreams
    Having dreams or aspirations.
    faire des rêves
    to dream in color
    Having vivid and detailed dreams.
    rêver en couleur
    childhood dreams
    Naïve and hope-filled dreams.
    rêves d'enfant
    dreams of greatness
    Aspirations to achieve great things.
    rêves de grandeur

    Related Words

    to dream
    A verb meaning to imagine or envision situations that are not real.
    rêver
    daydream
    A state of contemplation often linked to pleasant and fleeting thoughts.
    rêverie
    dream
    A synonymous word often used in poetry to refer to a dream.
    songe
    fantasy
    A mental representation of an imaginary scenario often while awake.
    fantasme

    Slang Meanings

    To be daydreaming
    He is always daydreaming; he dreams rather than focusing on work.
    Il est toujours dans la lune, il rêve plutôt que de se concentrer sur le travail.
    To dream big
    She doesn't settle for less; she dreams big!
    Elle ne se contente pas de peu, elle rêve en grand !